AI could boost European GDP by 10–11 pct by 2030, primarily through productivity gains and automation. Warsaw is among Europe’s emerging AI clusters, benefiting from access to skilled talent, infrastructure and a well-developed technology ecosystem.
AI use among Polish businesses is rising rapidly. According to data cited in the report, the proportion of companies using AI increased from 3.7 pct in 2023 to 5.9 pct in 2024 and 8.4 pct in 2025, reaching 17.8 pct in 2026. Adoption stands at 30.3 pct among medium-sized companies and 59.8 pct among large businesses.
Kraków is strengthening its position thanks to its academic base and the presence of technology companies and business services centres. The city is developing expertise in areas including software, data analytics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. At the same time, its office market continues to face a high vacancy rate, at around 19 pct.
Access to the right skills remains one of the main barriers to AI development. In this respect, Warsaw and Kraków stand out clearly within Poland.
Grzegorz Sielewicz, chief economist for Central and Eastern Europe at Colliers.
The shortage of skilled professionals remains a major challenge. According to data cited by Colliers, 75 pct of European employers struggle to fill AI-related roles. Meanwhile, the number of AI specialists in the European Union more than doubled between 2016 and 2023.
Growth in the AI sector could drive further demand for modern office space, particularly in locations offering access to skilled workers and suitable infrastructure. Over the longer term, human capital and innovation potential are likely to be key factors strengthening Warsaw’s and Kraków’s positions in Europe’s technology market.
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